Museum of Oriental Art “Bratko”

Museum of Oriental Art “Bratko” is the Albanian national Museum of Asian art in Korce. The Museum was opened in June 2003, thanks to an Albanian-American photographer, who donated his own collection of Asian art to the Museum. The name of the Museum of “Bratko” was chosen by the photographer in memory of his beloved […]

Iljaz Mirahori Mosque

The mosque was built in 1494 by Iljaz Hoxha (also known as Iljaz Bey Mirahori), who was a veteran of the conquest of Istanbul and the founder of the city of Korce. The minaret of the mosque was demolished during the Communist dictatorship. In 2014 the minaret was built again.

Berat Castle

Berat Castle is a fortress overlooking the town of Berat and the magnificent landscapes around it. It dates mainly from the 13th century and contains many Byzantine churches in the area and Ottoman mosques.